Colour
Colour is the element of my work which is remarked upon most of all. In fact I have many followers who tell me that they look out for my new posts as they find my joyful use of colour so up-lifting.
Soft Pastel Stories
Colourful Chronicles
Learn new techniques, hear artist's stories, and stay up to date on Soft Pastel News.
Cage Fighters
One of the great joys of being an artist is the freedom to express yourself in any way you see fit – every unworked piece of pastel paper is a blank page ready for you to write your visual poetry on.
Exhibiting at The Royal Academy Summer Show 2023
The Summer Exhibition, held at the Royal Academy at Piccadilly in London, is the world’s oldest open submission exhibition – which means that anyone can enter their work to be considered for inclusion...
#thepastel8 Visit to Thorneyburn
A fabulous day was spent at Thorneyburn last Friday in the company of Fiona Carvell, Michelle Lucking, Nina Squire, Cathy Pierce, Lynn Howarth, Meral Altilar, Lucy Brangwin and Rebecca de Mendonça.
Struggling to start your next artwork? You are not alone.
I’ve found the best advice is to keep it simple. I am lucky enough to live in Dorset which is full of inspirational views. There are so many views and places that it can often be overwhelming.
Tips From My First Art Fair Experience
I took the plunge in 2022 and did my first art fair with over 100 artists, at Goodwood Racecourse. It felt like a big leap as previously I had only done small local craft/art events as being an introvert I find ‘putting myself out there’ a scary experience.
Mangroves Online Workshop with Julie Skoda
Join Unison Colour Associate Artist, Julie Skoda, on an online workshop day, painting your own version of 'Mangroves'.
Botanical 18 Set Giveaway
We're giving away 5 of our Botanical 18 Soft Pastel Sets in this free prize draw.
How long did it take?
The question that every artist hears at some point is “How long did it take you to paint this?”. It can be a very complex question to answer. Is the inquiry to determine the financial value of the piece? Does the answer somehow determine the quality of the painting?
Interview With An Associate Artist: Tricia Findlay
In today’s “Interview with an Associate Artist” we’ll be chatting to Tricia Findlay. Tricia exhibited at the Tate when she was 15 but left the world of art for a number of years before setting up her own award-winning interior design studio.
Photography In Your Art
Using a photograph as part of our process in creating an artwork has been around for centuries, whether as a reference or a projection onto canvas.
The Nasty Things That Keep Us From Painting
We all say “I just want to paint” but handling the business end of your artistic pursuits can be just as critical as the creative and artistic pursuits.
